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IN THE CHAIR WITH GORDON JENKINS PAGE 30

IS STORAGE THE SOLUTION? BY STEPHEN COHU PAGE 26

easyJet to start Jersey to London Luton route

easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, is due to start its new route to London Luton.

Regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission

The new service, which is expected to carry 32,000 in its first summer of operation, commences on 27th March.

Flights will operate five times a week on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday with fares starting from £16.49 one way per person. Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK commercial manager, said:

"This route announcement is great news for Jersey. We are pleased to further strengthen our network with this new route to London Luton and believe that this will prove a popular addition to our existing network.”

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Father TED Thursday 17th & Friday 18th From 20:00pm | Jersey Opera House Price: £39.50 (includes 3 course meal)

St Peters Indoor Market Every Wednesday and Saturday From 9am - 3pm St Peters Community Hall

Speak-in-a-week: Spanish Monday 14th - Friday 18th 13:10 - 13:50 | Jersey Arts Centre Non-members £26 Members £22.10

St Peters Indoor Market (behind the Parish Hall) is open every Wednesday and Saturday Suitable for 16 years + Tutor: Elena Fiodoruk supporting Jersey Cancer Relief. Various stalls of new merchandise including 5 sessions ladies fashion, greetings cards, wool and knitted children’s clothes/toys, adult and Going away this year or just wanting to children’s tabards, jewellery, fishing gear try a new skill? Why not try our Speak-inand much more. Some pre used goods also a-Week Spanish course, which will have you conversing with the locals quicker available. than it takes to book your holiday! In a fun, friendly and relaxed atmosphere you will Hot and cold food also available. learn words and phrases to help you with For stalls please call 481170 (answerphone) travel, shopping and eating out, as well as finding out more about how this language is constructed.

International Womens Day

Tuesday 8th | 07:30am - 09:00am The Breakfast Room, Radisson Blu Hotel, St Helier Guest Speaker Pamela Pitcher Inspirational women of the year award 2016 Poetry readings. Tickets for the breakfast event are £15, which includes; bubbles on arrival, breakfast, entertainment and a goody bag.

More info at www.ciinfo.co.uk

Jersey Sports Council Awards Ceremony 2016 Thursday 17th | From 19:00 Mimosa | Buﬀet tickets: £25

The Jersey Sports Council will hold an Awards Ceremony to recognise Book individual tickets or a group table for exceptional and outstanding achievement this year’s event. in Jersey. More info at www.ciinfo.co.uk

More info at www.ciinfo.co.uk

This is a must for fans of Father Ted: a fantastic interactive parody comedy dining experience. Whilst the audience enjoy a three-course meal our Father Ted Dinner Show will entertain them. Ted the Priest, intellectually challenged Dougal, alcoholic Jack and of course tea-loving housekeeper Mrs Doyle create fun in the only way they know how. Our professional cast recreate the characters’ mannerisms and offer a mad mix of improvisation, audience participation and top comedy timing to bring a spectacular evening of fun and frolics. More info at www.ciinfo.co.uk

Speed Buzzing Espresso Tuesday 22nd | 8:00am-9:30am The Club Hotel | Price: £15.00 Grow your business by growing your local network; from lead generation, to breaking down barriers, or developing future collaborations. Speed Buzzing will help you to really connect then build and nurture relationships with the right people. Don’t be afraid, we will give you the tips and tricks to become more confident and turn Speed Buzzing into a recipe for success. So come and connect with us with our Happy Hours Speed Buzzing: • maximum of 20 people • 15 minutes: intro, networking tips and tricks • 60 minutes: Speed Buzzing, 2 minutes each to engage, then you move on • 15 minutes: close and network some more… • full list of attendees • one complimentary drink info@thebusyqueenbee.com

Watoto on Tour Saturday 19th | 11am - 3pm Durrell Wildlife Park | Entrance Fee While at Durrell, Watoto will be having two 30 minute concerts starting from 11.00 and 14.30 on the bat lawn. Through this dynamic worship experience, the Watoto Children’s Choir, who were once orphans, share their journeys to redemption and demonstrate that God desires to be a loving father to all mankind. Since 1994, Watoto Children’s Choirs have travelled all over the world sharing the plight of Africa’s orphaned and vulnerable. Each child in the choir has suffered the loss of one or both of their parents but they have been rescued and now live in a Watoto village. More info at www.ciinfo.co.uk

Horse Racing Easter Monday Monday 28th | From 2.30pm Jersey Race Club, Grosnez Price: £10 First Race of the Season 2.30pm on 28th of March. Return Coach: Departs St Helier at 12pm. Departure is from Liberation Station, Stand N. The return service is at 5.45 pm. More info at www.ciinfo.co.uk

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Hotel of the Year accolade for L’Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa Last month the team at L’Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa were in celebratory mood as they heard the great news that Awardwinning Hand Picked Hotels had chosen the St Brelade property as its Hotel of the Year in recognition of an outstanding performance in 2015. L’Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa part of the Hand Picked Hotels collection of 20 hotels across the UK and Channel Islands, won the accolade following a stellar year, during which it achieved the highest guest satisfaction scores in the collection, a substantial increase in overall employee satisfaction and excellent sales and profit growth in 2015. Julia Hands, Chairman and Chief Executive of Hand Picked Hotels,

paid tribute to the team at the hotel, led by General Manager Simon Miller. She said: “The guest feedback was excellent, with exceptionally positive comments about the team, service and the overall experience. The employee survey results were among the highest in the company. The hotel delivered very strong sales and profit targets for the year. Simon and his team have been outstanding.” Simon Miller said: “This is a truly fantastic achievement and testament to the hard work and focus put in by everyone in the team throughout 2015.” The Victorian former private country beachside house has 106 bedrooms and two restaurants, including a 2 AA rosette fine dining restaurant and a large

beachfront terrace. The hotel was also awarded silver stars by the AA this year for its superior level of quality and high standards. L’Horizon is renowned for its fine, locally caught seafood and modern British cuisine and is as popular with locals as it is with tourists. It’s stunning location with direct access onto St Brelade’s Bay also makes it a much sought after venue for weddings and celebrations. The hotel has a stylish spa and health club, with a well equipped gym, an indoor 15 metre pool, a spa pool, sauna and steam room, plus six treatment rooms.

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In Brief

Plans for 169 homes near Millennium Park rejected Plans to build 169 homes next to a supermarket in St Helier have been refused by the planning committee. The panel said they had concerns about the size of the development and the impact on neighbours. The developers wanted to build 169 flats at the site of the former Play.com warehouse, next to the Co-op Grand Marche supermarket but a number of residents spoke at the meeting to say the proposed development would ruin their quality of life.

Gorey café plans get go ahead An application to change the layout of a café near Gorey Pier, was approved. The owners applied to change the indoor and outdoor seating area, replace the windows and doors, and incorporate disabled / pushchair access, and a separate staff entrance. A Planning Department report on the application supported the changes on the grounds that they would improve the appearance of the café and are in line with the designation of Gorey Pier as a ‘Tourist Destination’ where ‘extra vibrancy is encouraged’.

Local business patrons to protect Jersey’s heritage Voisin law and Nedbank Private Wealth are the new sponsors of the Jersey Heritage Patron Scheme. The support from the two local businesses will help Jersey Heritage to conserve, educate and share collections. Fundraising represents a significant part of Jersey Heritage’s self-generated income. The Patron Scheme helps them to build and conserve their collection, create inspirational exhibitions and events and

engage people through learning opportunities.

significant exhibitions of recent years.

Money raised through the Patron Scheme so far has enabled Jersey Heritage to undertake a number of projects which otherwise would not have been possible. These include the purchase of eight Edmund Blampied sketchbooks for the Island’s Art Collection, which otherwise would have been sold outside the Island, and the development of ‘Jersey Ice Age Island’ one of their most

Jeremy Swetenham, Commercial Operations Director, Jersey Heritage, says: ‘The Jersey Heritage Patron scheme is designed for people who would like to get involved in and enjoy our Island’s heritage in an even more enhanced and innovative way. Launched in 2012 our Patrons have quickly evolved into a very active group of 50 supporters from across Jersey,

who all benefit from an exciting array of private Patron events and activities throughout the year. Being a patron gives you further opportunities to meet new people, spend time with heritage experts and get even closer to the heart of the organisation. Income from the Patron fund is ring-fenced for development of the Jersey Heritage collection, educational programmes or acquisition of new items relevant to Jersey’s heritage.’

Ferry sailings have been reduced The number of sailings between the Channel Islands and Poole have been reduced after negative feedback from customers and tour operators. Condor Ferries had planned to run double rotations - two return trips in one day - on 17 Saturdays in the summer, however, this has now been reduced to one sailing on each of the Saturdays. The decision follows the company's review of sailings, carried out with the States of Guernsey and Jersey.

Alicia Andrews, executive director, said: "This will allow us to schedule more favourable sailing times that are better suited to islanders and visitors to the Channel Islands, and help us to continue to improve the reliability and punctuality of our sailings. "With very little slack in the schedule for double rotation sailings, we were very aware that any delays roll on to the next sailing. With the removal of such a tight turnaround, we hope passenger disruption will be reduced."

She said: "Removal of the double rotations will see a slight capacity reduction, with around 10% less car and passenger capacity compared to that provided in 2015. However, there will still be capacity for growth in ferry travel compared to passenger numbers in recent years." Ms Andrews said that customers booked to travel on the 17 Saturdays were being contacted and would be offered a choice of rebooking on an alternative sailing on the same day or a full refund.

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A’ Levels added to Prepare Exam Revision Academy JCG Foundation is proud to announce the dates for Jersey’s second dedicated Exam Revision Academy, Prepare 2016. Sponsored by Rathbone Investment Management International the Academy will take place during the Easter holidays from Tuesday 29th March to Friday 1st April at Jersey College for Girls. The first Revision Academy, Prepare 2015, was aimed at all GCSE students on the island and took place over the Easter holidays in 2015 with 165 students from eight schools taking part. Due to the overwhelming response and request for A’ Levels to be added to the course, Prepare 2016 will be open to all Jersey students studying for GCSE and A’ Level examinations. Financial assistance for anyone who requires it will be available once again this year thanks to the support of JCG Foundation corporate partner, Rathbone Investment Management International. The Revision Academy for GCSE and A’ Level is designed to provide active, structured and intensive revision opportunities in key subjects. Students can select any number of subject-specific sessions to attend, according to their requirements. Each session will last for three hours and will be taught by expert teachers from a number of island schools. The most popular subjects will be repeated to allow maximum opportunity to participate and sessions will cost £20 each and financial assistance is available for students who need it thanks to the generosity of Rathbones.

Students who attended Prepare 2015 commented: “Very good, there was a lot of useful resources, the session also was very relevant and in depth” Student A, Le Rocquier “It helped me identify where I need to revise and it was fun” Student B, Victoria College “Good use of group/individual ways of learning and useful going over diﬃcult topics, it was really good and well planned out” Student C, JCG. The value to students include: • Gives students personal revision a boost with intensive practice • Uses students’ time effectively by choosing the subjects they need most help with

• Between 10 - 20 students per class - personal guidance and support • Teachers will focus on Examiners’ comments and exam strategies • Whether a student is aiming for a pass grade or an A* the sessions will be focussed on what each student needs to learn • The content and techniques which will be covered are applicable to all examination boards so students can be certain of benefit One of the JCG Foundation’s many goals is to provide pioneering learning opportunities for students in Jersey,’ commented Leanda Jane Guy, Foundation Director. ‘Thanks to the support from Rathbone Investment Management International, we can once again offer students, who may not normally be able to take up this opportunity, places on PREPARE 2016.”

Jersey-based automobile restorers to restore historic Honda motor car Le Riche Automobile Restorers (C.I.) Limited, parent of Jersey Classic Car Hire, has been chosen by Honda UK, to supply and restore a historic classic Honda motor car from the 1960s.

Arriving in the UK in 1970, the Honda S800 went up against the likes of MG Midget, Frogeye Sprite and Fiat 850, which were proving popular and fast becoming a staple on British roads.

The car in question, a 1969 Honda S800 Convertible, was first launched at the 1965 Tokyo motor show and signalled Honda’s intention to produce a car for the overseas markets that would compete with the increasingly popular mini sports car market.

Rebecca Stead, Head of PR for Honda UK commented, “We were impressed by the craftsmanship, knowledge and attention to detail displayed by Le Riche Automobile and have full confidence the car will be pristine when she arrives on our press fleet in the coming months.”

Joe Castellino, Le Riche Automobile Director commented, “It’s an honour to be undertaking this project for a global brand such as Honda. It reflects well on our business that Honda’s choice of vehicle engineering specialist is a Jersey company. In fact, despite Jersey being only a small Island, we have businesses here recognised on the global stage for their expertise, in this instance we have been engaged to restore a rare little car for the heritage collection of one of the largest motoring corporations.”

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In Brief

Blue Islands celebrates 10th birthday Blue Islands celebrates its 10th birthday this year, as the airline marks a decade of operating flights between the Channel Islands and to the UK from its bases in Guernsey and Jersey, since launch in February 2006. Rob Veron, Blue Islands’ Managing Director said “Since Blue Islands started flying in 2006 we have carried over 2 million passengers. In 2006, we carried 63,500 passengers per year, this year we forecast to fly a total of 380,000 passengers – that’s a staggering increase of 500%! Of course we’ve invested in a larger fleet, our routes and employees, enabling a 300% capacity increase; from 132,000 seats in 2006 to 520,000 this year.”

Commercial garage rebuild approved An application to rebuild a commercial garage in St John was agreed by the Planning Applications Committee. Seaton Garage in St John was badly damaged by fire in January 2015. Much of the property was destroyed and the business has been working at an alternative location. The site is in the green zone where no new development is allowed without considerable justification, but the Island Plan does allow the redevelopment of existing employment sites for the same use. Many local’s object to the plans. They are concerned that Ruette de la Carrière, a green lane, gets congested with cars and they don’t want to see the garage return to the site. The Planning Department report, which supported the application, took account of residents’ comments but also acknowledged that the garage is an established and lawful use of the site. The report also points out that the body shop and spray oven will not return to the site and that the owners are changing the layout of the business to avoid the need for vehicles to be parked in the road.

Jersey mental health patients are still being put in cells Young people having a mental health crisis are still being put in police cells in Jersey despite there being two new secure units at the General Hospital. Police cells have already been used 19 times this year because the units are full, and health officials say they are in constant use. Health Minister, Senator Andrew Green, said: "In the acute setting we do need more. We will evaluate it." Police cells were used almost 70 times in 2015 to detain people with mental health issues, the highest figure for five years. There were two new units built for young people at Jersey General Hospital in 2015. Mr Green said the new police

station, which is currently being built, would have specialist units for people having a mental health crisis. He said: "They are there, it is right they have the skills to handle it initially and it is right we pick it up at the right time. "It is not just the security, it is a place of safety for someone having a serious mental health crisis.

the appropriate medical care". He added: "We are working with our health colleagues to find a solution to the current situation."

Police cell (Right) New unit at Jersey General Hospital (below)

"These are the first of two, we do need more and there will be more in the new hospital in A&E. These are specifically for young people." Supt Rob Bastable from States of Jersey Police said putting people suffering from mental illness in police cells was "fundamentally wrong... not least because they do not receive

Ex-children's services boss 'still concerned' about care A former manager of Jersey's children's services still has "great concerns" about the way vulnerable children are cared for, the Care Inquiry into historical child abuse has heard. Josephine Olsson ran Children's Services as an interim manager for 12 months up until August, she was brought in temporarily to improve the department. Ms Olsson told the inquiry the service had not focussed on protecting children at the time she arrived. She also said the department lagged a long way behind the standards of the UK. The professional culture was "archaic", "hierarchical", "paternalistic", "moribund", "under-developed", with "too many internal promotions" and "systemic weakness at director level", she said. Ms Olsson said: "While I was here the number of children in care rose from 75 to 120. This signalled the fact that children

and their welfare had not been the focus of Children's Services. "Those numbers showed that the service had been reluctant to take children into care when they should have been." Ms Olsson said when she arrived she found numerous investigations under way into

cases where children had been seriously harmed, and instigated some herself. "Team managers were being advised not to take appropriately assertive action and as a consequence children were left unprotected for extended periods of time - and by that I mean years.

"I did not leave the island believing that children were safe, and I still have great concerns about their safety," she said. Ms Olsson also said the island's justice system is inherently conflicted because prosecutors were also legal advisors to States departments.

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2013 AUDI A1 SPORT 1.4T FSI 3DR 13,100m Bluetooth Air-Con £13,995

2012 FIAT 500 1.2 LOUNGE 3dr 10,800m Bluetooth MP3 £7,995

2012 VW GOLF 2.0GTD 170 bhp 15,600m Only One Owner £16,995

2009 FIAT 500 1.4 LOUNGE Only 32,000m Big Spec £5,995

2013 VAUXHALL CORSA 1.2 12,900m LTD EDITION £7,995

2006 MINI COOPER (S) JCW GP 49,400m FSH No 0227 £9,995

2006 DODGE HEMI CHARGER 6.1 ONLY 17,000m 460bhp £24,995

2003 PORSCHE BOXSTER (S) 39,800m Sat-Nav Big-Spec £8,995

2006 FORD FIESTA 1.4 ZETEC 45,000m FSH £3,650

2009 HONDA INSIGHT 1.3 ES 20,000k Petrol-Electric Hybrid £7,995

2012 AUDI A4 AVANT 2.0 TDI 10,400m S-Line Black Edition £18,995

2011 VW PASSAT 2.0 TDI SE 36,500m BIG SPEC £11,995

2006 FIAT DUCATO WELCOME 19,800m 4 Berth £21,995

2015 PORSCHE CAYMAN GT4 ONLY 450 miles LHD £80,000

OCT 2012 NISSAN QASHQAI 20,000m Air Con £10,995

2012 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.7 18,900m Turbo Diesel £8,995

2013 VAUXHALL CORSA 5dr 1.2 VVT SXI 13,600m £6,995

2010 FORD RANGER 2.5 XL Lockable Storage Like New £ 9,995

2014 PEUGEOT 207 1.6 SPORT CABRIOLET 5,000m £9,995

2016 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2,900m GTC V12 £149,000

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Variety World Conference comes to Jersey for the ﬁrst time Jersey children will benefit from funds raised at Variety World Conference whilst grand gala honours the humanitarian work of Rio Ferdinand and Julia Morley. Over 200 delegates, celebrities and charity stalwarts from 13 countries will come to Jersey in April for the 2016 Variety World Conference. It is the first time the global event has been held in the Island and a fantastic tribute to the renowned work done by Variety – the Children’s Charity of Jersey on behalf of disabled and underprivileged children. The conference will take place from April 28th to May 1st 2016. Through a mix of engaging and thought-provoking presentations and workshops, it aims to explore fundraising best practice,

encourage idea sharing across the regions and provide benefits to the children of Jersey. Confirmed speakers to date include Stef Kessler, CEO Variety Australia, Charlie Hulme, MD of DonorVoice, and Dr Mark Graham, Head of Social Investment and Enterprise at PriceWaterhouseCoopers. The Keynote Speaker will be Matt King OBE; at the age of just 17 he was left paralysed from the neck down after a rugby tackle. Since then, he has continuously sought to help others who have suffered similar injuries, completed the ING New York City Marathon and raised thousands of pounds for charity in the process.

Two awards ceremonies will be held over the conference weekend to honour people for their dedication to improving the lives of children around the world. A Heart Awards Dinner will be held at The Radisson Blu on Friday 29th April, and Saturday 30th April will see the Variety Awards Gala Dinner. During the Gala the following highly prestigious awards will be presented: • The 2016 Humanitarian Award: to Julia Morley, Chairman of the Miss World Organisation • The 2016 Catherine Variety Sheridan Award: to Rio Ferdinand, Former Manchester United player • The 2016 Sir James Carreras Award: to Professor Anil Dhawan, Kings College Hospital Money raised during the conference will fund a sensory pool for Oakwell Children’s Respite Centre in Jersey. The target will be to raise £50,000.

JT have been fined over JT One offer Jersey government-owned telecom firm JT, has been fined for failing to tell other operators of a new oﬀer. The Channel Islands Competition and Regulatory Authorities (CICRA) fined JT £3,000 over its JT One deal. Under its licence JT has to tell the authority and other operators about new products in advance. JT criticised CICRA for spending a year investigating the breach rather than sorting out what it called an unclear licence condition. Daragh McDermott, from JT, said: "It is frustrating that we are being fined for breaching a clause in our licence, which CICRA itself described as having, '…insufficient clarity on the requirements imposed.' "Rather than spending almost a year investigating an alleged breach, this time could have been

spent sorting out the (still) unclear licence condition." CICRA said it was told about the JT One deal for mobile, broadband and fixed line services, the other operators were not informed. Chief executive Michael Byrne said: "Instead of seeking to remedy its behaviour and do the right thing it has required a full regulatory process to get it to stop such behaviour which is disappointing.

In addition to finding that JT has contravened its licence CICRA has directed JT to take steps to ensure it is in compliance. CICRA has taken the decision to set a low fine in this instance given this is a first contravention. Future contraventions may attract more significant remedies. The authority said JT had every opportunity to comply with regulations, but JT persisted in marketing JT One.

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Local Merger is significant investment in Care Industry Local health care providers Lavender Villa Home Care and Restore Health Home Care have merged to form a comprehensive home care service for Jersey. They will be known as ‘LV Home Care’. The company now boasts a 40+ strong team of highly trained health professionals perfectly equipped to help meet Jersey’s care needs. They offer an extensive range of services from ‘personal care’ through to ‘social companionship’. The business philosophy is to deliver a continuity of personal healthcare that allows clients to remain in the comfort of their own home. Lavender Villa Home Care was set up in 2011 and Restore Health Home Care opened in 2014. Their vision was the same – to make high quality care accessible and affordable for all. The merger has enabled them to realise this ambition whilst also ensuring the professional running and compliance of a full range of home care services.

to training ensures that they retain the highest quality carers whilst attracting new people to the industry; they hope to employ 20 more people over the next year. LV Home Care is part of the LV Care Group, which is a locally run and managed business benefiting from a full Board of Jersey born Directors.

LV Home Care has retained all staff from both businesses and is now actively recruiting to meet current market demand. Their dedication

Jersey faces substantial challenges in ensuring the availability of high quality health and social care for residents. It’s predicted

that between 2010 and 2040 the numbers of residents over 65 will rise by 95%. This demographic change is creating a huge surge in demand for health and social care services. Thanks to the merge and proposed expansion, LV Home Care is working towards meeting this demand whilst not compromising on standards of care. They are already heralded as a States of Jersey Fully Approved Home Care Provider.

Inspirational Woman of the Year Award 2016 There are women who inspire through their achievements, their commitment and their wonderful personalities. This award is proudly presented by Barclays to pay tribute again to one Inspirational Woman in Jersey. Jersey Women’s Refuge are looking for a woman who has demonstrated a selfless contribution and made a significant difference to an individual or group, or succeeded against the odds. Nominations will be reviewed by the judging panel made up of Pat Sabey, Chair of Jersey Women’s Refuge, Jenny New from Barclays and Cassidy McIntosh, last year’s winner.

Cassidy, who won the award in 2015, was recognised as a inspirational woman after setting up Jersey Action Against Rape (JAAR), a charity dedicated to supporting victims of sexual abuse and rape. Remarking on how she felt to be awarded Cassidy said “It was such a huge honour to be awarded Inspirational Woman of the Year in 2015. I hope that in my actions I have managed to demonstrate to other survivors that there is no need to feel ashamed or afraid. It is thanks to my fantastic family and JAAR's incredible volunteers that JAAR has become what it is today and been able to help so many.” Cassidy showed immense strength and courage by speaking out about her experiences and

Adult’s £159.95 including single vision lens & second pair free. T&C Apply.

letting other survivors know they are not alone. The award will be presented by Jenny New from Barclays at the International Women’s Day Breakfast on Tuesday 8th March at the Radisson Blu Hotel. Tickets for the breakfast event are £15, which includes; bubbles on arrival, breakfast, entertainment and a goody bag. For more information and to book tickets/tables, please go to the website jerseywomensrefuge.org/ events/ or alternatively a cheque made payable to ‘Jersey Women’s Refuge’ can be posted to P.O Box 708, St. Helier, JE4 0PW, please include all names of guests.

Children’s £129.95. including single vision lens & second pair free. T&C Apply.

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Style, trends & gifts 2.

Black and ivory beaded necklace £17

Cobalt blue necklace £25

Black. white and orange print cotton dress at £79 from Australian company Orientique. Available in sizes 14 to 22

Simply Stunning. This beautiful dress should have just arrived at Up and Above by the time we go to print! It comes in two lengths and has a matching soft jacket that could also be worn as an item piece, made in Italy it truly does look stunning. Also by Marilu is a very pretty cotton embroidered bustier and matching jacket in white and natural along with a few other styles this is a new range that is sure to be snapped up by those of you who love something really different. Available in sizes 14 to 22. Dress £129 and wrap £29.

Men’s Police Sunglasses £125

Protect your eyes with stylish sunglasses!

These brightlycoloured, high-fashion bags are hand-crafted by Wayuu tribeswomen in Colombia. Each bag is unique and the profits go directly back to the tribeswomen who made them. From £69.50

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Carrement Beau jumper £35

Little Star has fashion brands for 0-8 years including The Bonnie Mob - ideal for keeping little ones comfy all year round, Beau Loves Clothes that are both cool & unique and babygrows, bibs and hats from Snuglo, 100% cotton, all made in Britain. Don’t forget Mother’s Day with I heart Mummy bibs!

Amelie’s favourite cashmere poncho is back, but this time in bright colours! These 100% cashmere ponchos also double as a beautiful scarf if you undo the buttons! £99

Created by the famous Danish designer, Ilse Jacobsen, these natural rubber wellies are the perfect buy this Spring. In a huge range of bright colours, each pair is hand crafted and takes 3 weeks to make. £90

Classic Parisian design with a fun twist!

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Snuglo Bib £10.95

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Carrera Sunglasses £100 Billieblush is all

Billieblush Dress £39

about making girl’s feel like little princesses!

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Jimmy Choo Sunglasses £199

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Bonnie Mob Organic Babygrow £44

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Beau Loves t-shirt £27

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Whether it’s dressing up or dressing down, Eclectic has something for all occasions. Loose casual clothes rub shoulders with figure flattering shapes. A point of difference to what is on offer elsewhere, a genuine value for money mantra whatever the price level and a service that is friendly and welcoming to all.

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Crotchet cut out silk blouse available in silver, dusty pink ,white & black. £42.99

Hipanema. The forever friendship bracelet. £40.00

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Silk trim dip dye cardigan. Available in silver, blue & mocha. £44.99

Repeat Poncho also available in sand. £78.00

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Onjenu Dress. Fit to flatter with a non crease material. £92.00

New brand sourced from Italy!

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Hologram Mi Pac £30.00

Best selling handbags back in stock in spring colours! Looks just like the luxury version. Cross body £18.99 Padded Chain handle £38.99

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Milano. Easy to wear blouse. £75.00

New beautiful Spanish collection from Mayoral for Boys and Girls up to age 14 in stock now at La Lilou.

24. Mayoral Stripy Dress £43

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Mayoral Stripy Hat £14

Two ﬂoors of style

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Mayoral T-Shirt £14

gifts & fashion

25. Mayoral Denim Shorts £24

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Health & Fitness

SUCCESS STORY

Double trouble - sister’s getting ﬁt! Thelma and Kathy are 130 years old between them, and have lost an incredible 5.5 stone combined! Thelma’s Story: I’m 67 years old and thoroughly enjoy getting and keeping fit and healthy with the help of Big Ben’s Fit Club. Primarily, I wanted to be fit to be able to be a fully active and useful member of the team that went to Zambia in Aug ’15, on an Overseas Aid Project, as I was one of the more mature members! I started by joining the walks on a Sunday morning with my sister, who encouraged me up and down the hills, it soon became fun and enjoyable rather than a task! Kathy and I also took up swimming on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, this helped ease out any tired muscles. We started slowly and gradually built up the laps each week, it wasn’t easy, but having a buddy to encourage you made it a great activity to do. I also joined an evening Keep Fit class with Ben, shyly at first as I thought I wouldn’t be able to do it as well as everyone else, but the “gang” were friendly and encouraging and eventually it was my turn to encourage the newcomers! I can’t always do the exercises but Ben shows you alternative ways of doing them to help with any injuries you have. I went to the retreat in Spain with a small group of Ben’s members – it was tough going but we all upped our standard whilst having a great

deal of fun and laughter – I’ve even booked again this year! I have lost 2.5 stone so far and toned up. I know there’s still more to do, but I know it can be fun and rewarding. Age is no deterrent, I have fun doing it and I’m so glad I joined Big Ben’s Fit Club! Cathy’s Story: When I retired from my job at 60 in 2012, I was depressed and extremely over weight at 15 stone. I needed to do something about it before it was too late. My friend put me in touch with her personal trainer who agreed to help me exercise and control my eating habits – this didn’t last long though as she decided to return to the UK! I was lucky enough to be able to continue with Ben, I was happy with the apparatus and was comfortable enough to start going to Les Ormes on my own. We discussed my weight and the type of exercises I could do at home not to endanger my back. He also suggested I join his class at St Patrick’s Hall on a Wednesday evening. I met various people who were there for the same reason – to get fitter, healthier and lose some weight! Big Ben’s Fit Club has changed my life for the better, all I needed was a push to help me see what I was doing to myself as I was heading towards becoming a diabetic or even worse.

walks.

Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t easy,

I have changed my lifestyle so much thanks to Ben and the club. I’m much fitter by going to the gym, one to one’s (Ben), swimming, aqua aerobics, walking and eating better food (fruit, vegetables and fish) and most of all – drinking plenty of water.

sometimes it was a little tough but what an achievement – I enjoyed it so much, we’re going back this year!

Thelma (L) and Cathy (R) Why do I stay at the club? The friends I have made, motivation and support for one another, the various talks about good and bad foods and drinks, our exercises we do and the correct way of doing them and the overall benefits it has on my body. Having the support from the class, we encourage each other on everything, the Sunday walk, in the gum, pushing all the time where we can. Although I attend the Wednesday class at Samares School, we can at any time, go to other classes and anyone can join us on the Sunday

Getting fit with Ben is great, we have fun and there is also the serious side. You do not need to worry about how you look or the age you are. The aim is to have fun and get healthy together. We even went to Alicante last year for the retreat, and what fun we had!

One thing to remember – you only live once, so think about your lifestyle and, like me, if you are low and need a friend, come and join our class on a Wednesday evening for an hour. You won’t regret it, we are a friendly bunch of people who will be there to motivate and encourage you! Right now, I’m 63 years old and have lost 3 stone, and I’m very happy with myself.

BIG BEN’S WEIGHT LOSS AND FITNESS RETREAT SPAIN A typical day at the retreat: • Nutritious breakfast • Country hike • Fit Club circuits/ boxing • Indoor cycling • Healthy and balanced lunch • Team game in the pool • Cookery lessons • AB blast and cardio sessions • Dietary dinner Plus much more!

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Sprouts are the new kale!

Fit Boost

The monthly guide of things to do, eat, drink and buy We may not all love sprouts but they’re certainly full of essential health benefits. Sprouts are part of the cabbage family and have a similar nutritional profile to broccoli. Brussels sprouts provide an excellent source of folic acid, vitamins C and K, betacarotene, fibre and potassium. Brussels Sprouts do not have to be boring - try roasting them in coconut oil or sautéed in a pan with butter and pancetta for a delicious, alternative side dish.

Colour Yourself Calm Colouring books for adults have become a trend in recent months, and unlike other fads, this one actually works. Colouring allows the fear center of your brain to relax, and not just while you are colouring! Colouring is a meditative, fun activity you can schedule in at any time, allowing your amygdala to rest which reduces overall stress levels.

Colouring inside the lines takes focus and time, not so much that it becomes stressful, but just enough to relax your whole body and take you away from outside worries, even if it is just for an hour or so. Colouring is supposed to be fun, so don’t worry about how your book looks or what colours you choose to use - it’s your book after all!

AGE DOESN’T MATTER! For men and women over 50, one of the biggest challenges to staying healthy and exercising is family commitments and busy work schedules. You may be time-pressed, but it is important to incorporate a healthy training program into your daily routine, even if it just consists of a 10-minute walk to boost your overall physical and mental health. As you’ve probably just read, Kathy (63) and Thelma (67) are a massive inspiration to anybody who needs that extra push and proof that age really doesn’t mater when it comes to health and fitness!

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• Hours slept before twelve at night are proven to be more eﬀective than those slept after. • Sleep in the most natural setting possible, with minimal to no artificial lights. • Wakeup with the sun. • Fresh air and cooler temperatures help to improve the quality of sleep.

Brussels sprouts are in season up until spring, so there’s still time to stock up. Remember, veggies can be frozen so there’s no excuse! When freezing vegetables, first blanch them briefly in boiling water, then quickly submerge the veggies in ice water to prevent them from cooking and dry thoroughly with paper towels. Pack in air-tight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags, and force out as much air as possible before freezing.

Sleep!

Sleep is the most important time to recover. Adequate levels of sleep help to provide mental health, hormonal balance & muscular recovery. You need to get enough sleep, between seven to ten hours. Everyone has individual needs based on their lifestyle, workouts, and genetic makeup.

Minioti - two mums, one mission Two mums on a healthy eating mission, are launching a new range of luxury Jersey ice creams. Anna Boletta and Natasha Dowse, who have been friends for 20 years, will take the wraps oﬀ their new healthier ice cream brand - Minioti. Both Anna and Natasha are passionate about the importance of healthy eating, particularly after having their children. Like other parents, they did not want to deny their little ones treats, yet they struggled to find healthier options. So they decided to make their own! They started off with a humble ice cream maker, and a

vision - and Minioti was born. Now their specialist ice creams are being produced by Jersey Dairy, and are soon to be exported to China and launched in the UK. Minioti ice cream is made using pure milk and cream from pedigree Jersey cows. Every drop of milk used is sourced exclusively from Jersey Dairy's pedigree Jersey cows - which live a free range and natural life on the island, and whose lineage can be traced back as far as 1763. Minioti's unique fun branding also pays homage to its provenance - and features a herd of Jersey cow characters, at different coastal locations.

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Jersey “Boxing” Bean Jersey “Boxing” Bean will be a regular contributor for Jersey Pages over the next few months and will be featuring articles on Nutrition, Fitness, Beauty and Well Being. Welcome!

This page is FOR WOMEN and ABOUT WOMEN! For this first edition, I wanted to share with you about some of my (and most of the female population!) insecurities. What do we fear most? What do we strive to achieve? Well the answer is EVERYTHING – because we are women!

hour?) Breast cancer is increasing amongst UK women…. All of these can be helped by a simple combination of Diet and Exercise…

For most of us we have to juggle a career, a family, trying to stay fit as well as run a home (in some shape or form) so how do we achieve this – and keep ourselves sane? One of my “role models” is Davina McCall. She is willing to share that her past was not so perfect, that she is still insecure of her husband and that she is constantly trying to achieve balance between her working and family life.

2. Set yourself a goal Lets make this realistic (!).. a holiday in the Summer (an 8 week plan is a great start!), an important event, a charitable activity (Eg. Race for Life).. ANYTHING but there is a goal……

And of course, even at the grand old age of 48 she has managed to retain her slim and toned body that she had in her twenties. To many women this seems an impossible task. But it really isn’t! I know many of you will be thinking “she has more money than me to spend on personal training” or “she has more time than me” BUT It’s not about the money; it’s about the desire, the goal. So how do we get started? Simple steps…

3. How do we start? You must combine Nutrition and Fitness together. As my lovely doctor said to me: “It’s not what you burn, it’s what goes in there!” (Pointing to his mouth). For those of us at a certain age, we need to think about how and what we eat.. I am not using the “D” word here – it is about lifestyle and how we can make it work for you.

1. Look at Facts: Stress is at its highest in the workplace for over 20 years; Obesity has risen to staggering new heights… (Are you reading this article now in your lunch

Davina McCall 4. Exercise Don’t try and do every class at the gym or try a 5k run when you have not jogged to the end of the street: Make it simple. For those who are able the first few hours of the day is a fantastic time to exercise… A walk around the lanes, Queens Valley , Les Platons, Gorey, the beach – anywhere – but after the initial effort, the feeling of well-being you have is amazing!

5. Do not over-monitor! You do NOT need to weigh yourself every week – just wait until a mid-way point to your goal. Measure yourself – these results

are much more accurate. Tell me a dress size that says you have to be 10 stone!!!

the drive, why not ask a trainer to come along and do a lunch session with a few of you. Ultimately good health is up to us whatever choice we make to receive the positive result, rests on our decision to choose physical fitness and a longer more productive life.

6. Get out at lunch-time – walk. We are so lucky in Jersey but we get so caught up in the rat race of life that we forget that we owe it to ourselves to look after number one! Why not see if there are any other colleagues that feel the same way? If you lack

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What’s new at the Chateau? treatments but is now offering “the Perfect Brow” treatment, MICRODERMABRASION as well as Semi Permanent Makeup. The rooms are warm and enticing with an air of relaxation encompassing the whole venue.

Chateau Vermont is nestled in the outskirts of St Saviour and within easy reach of the majority of schools. Overlooking fields and manicured gardens, it boasts a gym facility with a variety of fixed gym equipment plus free weights and cardio including treadmills, static bikes, rowing machines and cross trainers. There is also a fully heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi and steam rooms. During 2016 Chateau Vermont gym will offer some new classes to their already diversified mix of spin, boxercise, pilates and yoga including their aqua aerobic sessions . The Chateau boasts an amazing outdoor facility where in the warmer months there will be an offering of external pilates and yoga sessions.

THE BEAUTY ROOM, headed up by Jess Vieira, formerly of Les Roches Spa, has recently been refurbished and not only offers the normal beauty

Vermont is also keen to offer alternative WELLBEING therapists and in March, Jane Fullerton who is not only known as a registered physiotherapist but also specialises in reflexology and Craniosacral therapy will be joining the team on a weekly basis. Jane also specialises in maternity reflexology as well as helping women with infertility issues.

Jack van Rensburg, who is known to many at Chateau Vemont, will be focusing on sports massage, having recently gained his ITEC Sports Massage T h e r a p i s t diploma. This treatment combines deep tissue massage techniques together with myofascial and soft tissue release. For those who prefer not to unclothed, this technique can also be done fully clothed.

Pam Pitcher has also joined the team to help ladies/men to achieve a healthy weight through a 6 weeks programme establishing lifestyle changes utilising NLP and hypnotherapy.

NUTRITION: Combining nutritional advice and expert fitness sessions, Cat Boyle and Leisha Hicks – together as Booty Fit – will commence a 4 week course at Vermont. The package includes a choice of 45 minute exercise sessions as well as a weekly nutritional consultation and weigh in. Leisha provides one to one consultations and gives recipes and advice.

To find out more about any of the above treatments and memberships, please contact info@chateauvermontgym.com or visit www.chateauvermontgym.com

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Food & Drink

THE TASTE OF MARCH WHAT’S IN SEASON? RECIPES.

Perfect for Easter Sunday!

What’s in season this month? Spring Onions Spring onions are simply white onions harvested at a young age. They belong to the same family as garlic, leeks, shallots and chives.

The smallest onions are the youngest and the best. Choose onions with straight leaves and white bulbs.

They are a great source of vitamins B and C, folate and fibre. Onions are relatively high in flavonoids, an antioxidant that is thought to protect against heart disease.

Trim off the root and any dry or tired looking bits from the green tops. The bulb can be eaten raw or cooked but the tops are best when chopped and added to a dish just before serving.

Spring Green Cabbage Spring greens are young, tender cabbage plants and are sold as loose heads of thick green leaves. Spring greens do not have the hard core which is found in the middle of fully-grown cabbages. They provide a great dose of vitamin C, folic acid, and dietary fiber.

To cook: Remove the leaves from the loose head, wash thoroughly and shred finely. Spring greens can be steamed or stir-fried. To steam, place the leaves in a steamer and cook for 5 - 7 minutes or until just tender. To stir-fry, heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan and add the greens, stirfry for 3 - 5 minutes or until just tender.

Purple Sprouting Broccoli the start of the purple sprouting broccoli season marks a welcome addition to the winter vegetable palate. Simply steamed or boiled, it partners almost any fish or meat dish. Cruciferous foods are now hailed as having a number of important health benefits. Purple sprouting broccoli contains the phytochemical sulphoraphane and may provide resistance against heart disease, osteoporosis and diabetes. It is packed with vitamin C and is a good source of caretenoids, iron, folic

acid, calcium, fibre and vitamin A. Purple sprouting broccoli is especially good when young and tender. Look for darkly coloured specimens with crisp stalks, no bigger than 1cm in diameter, which snap cleanly when broken.

Leg of lamb, roast potatoes & leeks Serves 4 Ingredients • 1 leg of lamb • 3 garlic cloves – crushed • 2 tbsp of fresh, chopped rosemary • 1 tsp of salt • 1 tsp of ground black pepper • 1 tbsp of olive oil • Potatoes, peeled and cut in half • 2 Large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks • 2 Large leeks, chopped Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. 2. Using your hands, rub the lamb with oil and cover with the garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper. 3. Put a roasting tin in the oven with a spoonful of oil ready for

the potatoes and place the leg of lamb straight onto the wire rack in the oven, above the roasting tin.

resting, steam the cut leeks for around 5 minutes, until they are just tender.

4. Simmer the halved potatoes for roughly 10 minutes and add them to the roasting tin with the sweet potatoes, season with salt and pepper and return to the oven.

7. Cut the lamb and serve with veggies and mint sauce!

5. Cook the lamb for approx. 1 hour 30 minutes. Of course, it will depend on the weight and how well done you like the lamb, so make sure you adjust the time accordingly. The lamb will need to be rested, covered in foil, for about 15 minutes before serving. 6. Whilst the lamb is

TIP: Use the juices from the meat to make your own gravy.

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Jersey Wonders

Perfect ! for kids

THE TASTE OF MARCH

(Des Mèrvelles) Jersey Wonders are typically associated with Easter, most Easter events wouldn’t be the same without them!

Chocolate nests When I was a child, I always looked forward to making these at Easter. I never measured any ingredients though, it’s a kind of “throw it all in and see how much you have” type of recipe. You will need a bar of chocolate (or two!) and half a box of Shredded Wheat. Cornflakes or Rice Crispies will work just as well if you prefer. You will also need cupcake cases and a bag of mini eggs. Melting the chocolate Put a small pan of water on the hob and keep it simmering. You will need a Pyrex bowl slightly larger than the pan so the bottom of the bowl does not directly touch the heat. Put the chopped chocolate in the bowl, stirring constantly until all

of your chocolate has melted. Preparing the nests Crush the cereals up into tiny pieces and add to the melted chocolate and stir, making sure all of the cereal is covered. The fun part! Using a large spoon, dollop the mixture into the cupcake cases. Using your fingers, make a dent in the middle of each nest. Once the nests have cooled down they should keep their shape. Fill each one with a couple of mini eggs and voilà! Happy Easter ☺ Tip: If you do burn the chocolate, add a couple of drops of olive oil and stir rapidly until the mixture returns to the desired consistency.

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Traditionally, Wonders are cooked as the tide goes out. If Wonders are cooked when the tide is coming in, the fat that the Wonders are cooked in overflows the pan. Or so the old wives tale (and my Nan!) says. Makes about 40 Ingredients 1 ½ lb self-raising flour 8 oz caster sugar 4 oz butter 6 eggs 4 blocks of lard (depending how deep your pan is)

Using a large, deep pan, drop 4 – 6 Wonders into the hot lard, cooking for 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

With floured hands, make golf ball

Drain on kitchen paper and serve.

Main Courses Duetto di Mare Salmon, plaice, king prawns, moules cooked in white wine and garlic butter Scottish Roast Beef With a homemade Yorkshire pudding

Prawn Cocktail Fresh prawns served on a bed of crispy lettuce with homemade cocktail sauce

New Zealand Roast Lamb With fresh mint sauce

Pate Homemade chicken liver pate served with a crostini and winter leaves Moules a la Crème Moules in a delicate white wine, garlic and bay leaves sauce

Traditional Roast Pork With crackling and homemade gravy Mix of the Day A slice of roast beef, lamb and pork with homemade gravy and a Yorkshire pudding Breast of Chicken a la Cream Charcoal grill chicken with white wine and cream

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All main courses served with fresh vegetables and roast potatoes

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Dessert followed by filter coffee or tea

Soup of the day

Roll out each ball into 2 inch x 4 inch oblongs. Using a sharp knife, slit the centre of each oblong and twist the top end through the slit.

Method Sieve together the flour and sugar and rub in the butter. Add the whisked eggs to make a light dough.

Starters

Melon Parma Ham or Prawns Parma ham or fresh prawns with melon and salad

sized balls and place on floured trays and cover with a damp cloth for 2 hours.

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Property & Home Living

Home Accessories

The perfect pair to enjoy a glass of Vino… A wine glass made of fine Ritzenhoff glass that tells of the poetry of wine. For stylish candlelight hours. For social gatherings and joint wine tastings. For epicures and gourmets, wine lovers and passionate cellar masters. As a gift to make someone smile, for serving and as a decoration. For drinking, toasting, seducing and inspiring. Cheers! £11.99 “Save water drink wine” contemporary, concrete wine cooler. £29.99

The Base at West Collections have a huge range of scented candles, grab yours now before they’re all gone! Large filled tins in an assortment of fragrances £11.99. (Main picture)

Pompom Galore garland. Style isn’t always about what we WEAR, but sometimes about how we LIVE. Brighten up your life whether it’s in your kitchen, bedroom, or even your car - with one of Amelie’s stunning garlands from Pompom Galore for only £16.95.

Smaller tins are available for £7.99, including this gorgeous fragrance “Summer Fruits and Prosecco.”

These eccentric aprons are the perfect style addition to your kitchen! Amelie have a huge range of dogs available from terriers to wolf-hound. Dogs are always in fashion! £19.99

You will also find a range of occasion, filled tin candles, which include “Special Mum”, “Best Teacher” for only £4.99!

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Trans-Pacific marquee lights in a variety of designs. These battery operated lights make an edgy addition to any home, whether in someone’s bedroom, office, or even in a bathroom! £39.95 each.

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Keith Brymer Jones storage jars are a stylish way to brighten up your kitchen this Spring. £24.95 each.

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DIYgirl Upcycled coff� table... I’ve been looking for a white, wooden coﬀee table for a while, but they’re either shiny (I’m not a fan of high gloss) or just plain boring, so I decided to paint my own. I found this cheap coﬀee table at Hospice, £8 to be exact, which I thought was just perfect for my new project. With a big smile on my face, I rushed home to get started! What I used: • Coffee table (Obviously) • Paint – There probably is a “correct” paint to use, but I’m always far too excited to worry about minor details like that! I used Acrylic paint from Pound World, white, blue and green :) • Paintbrush and bowl • Sandpaper • Large sheet (to cover the surface) • Polyurethane spray To start I put the sheet down to cover the floor and placed the coffee table on top. I gave it a quick wipe over with a dry cloth to remove any dirt and dust. Using the sandpaper, I rubbed over the whole table, quite hard, to get a nice even surface and remove some of the shine. Now the fun part! Like I previously mentioned, I get far too excited to worry about doing anything “correctly” and always hope for the best! I poured a generous amount of white paint into a glass bowl and began slapping the paint on the table. By slapping, I mean I literally covered the table in paint not worrying too much about the parts I had missed or the amount of paint that ended up in my hair and on my face! Once the table had a good coat, I left it dry for a couple of hours. You probably should

leave it a little longer but like I’m sure you’ve guessed – I’m quite impatient. Round two When I went back to my table, the paint had dripped and dried kind of patchy so with my sandpaper, I went over the whole table one more time. This time quite lightly, just to even the paint out! I went over the table again with the white paint, this time being a little more cautious and aware of the edges. Using long strokes, I painted from edge to edge to leave a clean, straight finish. This time I left it over night to dry.

Splash of colour Whilst I think my table looks great as it is, I have been partial to a splash of turquoise here and there, so why stop now? I mixed the blue, green and white to achieve a turquoise shade and painted the under shelf in long even strokes to ensure a straight finish and left it to dry. To finish I sprayed the whole table with Polyurethane spray and left it to dry for an hour. Voilà - a brand new piece of furniture!

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This mon� I also made... ...Turquoise side tables to match my new coﬀee table!

Magazine Coasters I found these coasters on Pinterest a while ago and had to try them! They’re very easy to make, and basically free!

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What I used: 8 magazine pages (you could use 6 for a smaller coaster) Scissors

I started by folding the individual pages in half, 3 times, to get a long thin piece of paper and then folded it in half the other way.

5 Next Mon� When I was watching “The Great Interior Design Challenge” a couple of weeks ago, one of the contestant’s upcycled an old stool with leather belts. This is definitely something I’m going to try so I will let you all know how I get on in next month’s issue!

I interlocked two pieces to make the bottom corner of my coaster. Then, I added another strip, wrapping it around the outside this time. I kept adding one piece at a time, pulling the pieces of paper tightly together. By the time I had finished weaving my pieces, I had 4 horizontal and 4 vertical strips.

To finish off the coaster, I wrapped the end pieces around and tucked them in to the previous fold, cutting off any edges that stuck out.

I cut a square of self adhesive covering film and covered one side of my coaster to protect it from all the spilled tea!

If you don’t have any covering film, don’t worry, the coasters should only take 10 minutes, so you can always make more!

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IS STORAGE THE SOLUTION? By Stephen Cohu We all have a tendency to keep things that may prove useful in the future, but will that ever be the case?! People keep the most bizarre things even after they have stopped working, watches being a good example, plugs cut off the cable. People keep things they have not used in years. When they come to downsizing, they pack up all this stuff and instead of moving it to their new property, or better still, disposing of it, they put it into storage. Out of sight, out of mind, out of pocket!

Obviously, when you are “between properties” and you do intend to re-use your treasured possessions then storage is a legitimate option. Even under these circumstances, a careful eye should be kept on whether it makes sense to keep things in storage. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER! Never tip the contents of drawers and cupboards into boxes for storage without sorting them first. Get rid of clothes you haven’t worn for years or that are too small, tatty or generally past their sell by date!

I have cleared hundreds of “just in case” cupboards, half burned candles, out of date food, alarm clocks that don’t wind, bags of wrapping paper, pens that don’t work and I have cleared storage units with boxes full of this type of stuff in them.

Never store old three piece suites unless they are designer items or of high value as the cost of storage will almost certainly outweigh the cost of replacement. The same goes for lightly soiled mattresses or other bedding. I have cleared storage units where you would want to wear full protective clothing before touching the contents!

I’m sure you’ve all seen Storage Wars where the contents of a lockup store are purchased where the owners can’t be traced and they haven’t paid the rent. Nine times out of ten, the outstanding storage bill will far outweigh the value of the contents, ranging from bags of dirty laundry to TVs that don’t work.

If you have a shed full of garden tools and equipment, garden chairs, loungers, rusty barbecues and you are not intending to move to a property with a garden then leave the contents where they are. Storing them is not sensible.

START EARLY If you are considering moving or downsizing then don’t leave having a clear out to the last minute. Start early, empty out the contents of the just in case cupboard and throw it away! If you have furniture that you will never use again or will not fit into a new property then get rid of it. Sell it if you can, give it to charity or as a last resort, chuck it away. Many people don’t leave themselves enough time when they sell a property to clear it effectively and efficiently which results in a fair chunk of stuff finding its way into storage from where it is unlikely to ever emerge! The problem with storage is that people only store stuff they don’t need and although the monthly cost goes out unnoticed, after a few years to charges will have been considerable and will far outweigh the monetary value of the items stored.

Never store food or other perishable items. I recently cleared an abandoned storage unit containing amongst other things, a Terry’s Chocolate orange with a best before date of the late 1980’s. The entire kitchen had been boxed up and put into store with absolutely no thought or planning. STORAGE CAN BE USEFUL If you are planning on leaving the island for a period of time, then storage is a useful solution but be selective. Don’t store just because it is the easy way out, making hard choices could save you fortunes in the long run. Always be careful what you store, for example, check rugs and carpets for moth or furniture for woodworm. When you finally get round to opening your unit in five years’ time you may be disappointed to find your property is mouldy, mothy and only fit for the dump.

Also, under certain circumstances, when an elderly relative moves into residential care, certain of their possessions may have been specifically bequeathed to family members and until they pass away these specific items may need to be retained. However, it may be simpler just to give the items away during their lifetime. GUILTY AS CHARGED Unfortunately I have the same inability to say good bye to potentially useful things as everyone else. I currently have four working sheds, full of boxes of cleaning materials, metal polish, tools, broken furniture, general junk from house clearances that has never been sorted and this costs me a small fortune every year. If I was ruthless I could get rid of at least two of my sheds but the desire to store is an incurable disease! On New Year’s Day 1999 a large tree fell on my warehouse in St Lawrence and demolished it. I moved to a new store in St John and in this shed are some items I moved there from my store in St Lawrence 17 years ago! If you have to use a storage solution then only store things you

will want again, that are clean and of reasonable value. Keep an eye on the costs as is it easy to spend a lot of money without really noticing. This article has been brought to you as a public service announcement. If anybody knows of a large cheap

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Black-Listed? Two key online sources define blacklists as i) a list of people or groups regarded as unacceptable or untrustworthy and often marked down for punishment or exclusion and ii) a list of persons under suspicion, disfavour, censure etc.

By Vernon Breese

According to the Henry Holt Encyclopedia the word blacklist originated with Charles II of England who made a list of fiftyeight judges and court officers who sentenced his father (Charles I) to death in 1649. When Charles II was restored to the throne in 1660 (which news undoubtedly gave cause for concern amongst judges and court officers), thirteen of these regicides were put to death and twenty-five sentenced to life imprisonment. Of course this was the original ‘blacklisting’ and the consequences of being blacklisted were ‘significant’ and since then there have been many synonyms suggested for the verb ‘blacklist’: • boycott • outlaw • shut out • exclude • blackball

• bar or debar • ban • shun • ostracise Still sounds rather serious I think? You could certainly understand why people or groups wouldn’t want to appear on such a list. Regardless of whether you are an individual, a country, a jurisdiction or a whole island community, appearing on a blacklist can be really damaging. Our own fair island has had its share of being blacklisted and has always worked hard to properly justify being removed from such blacklists. (Up until only two years ago our close neighbours and friends across the water in

France had blacklisted Jersey along with Bermuda for being non-cooperative in disclosing information) Jersey has been very successful in rectifying and adjusting and it may well be that the efforts of those who have worked so hard for change can be credited with protecting the island’s reputation…one could also argue that the publishing of blacklists has had a useful effect? Most jurisdictions have found themselves on a blacklist at one time or another and each in the main has striven to get themselves off such lists. To do so requires a number of actions such as a change in approach or behaviours or an upgrading of policies or perhaps

even a simple explanation to correct misunderstandings or omissions. But what if you are blacklisted in error? What if your ‘ostracisation’ is unfounded? Well, the truth is a blacklisting can be most harmful particularly in the world of finance and business – a blacklist acts like a sanction or prohibition. Look at the reality of some of the selection processes like choosing a building contractor or choosing a financial services domicile: a busy employee somewhere is asked to research the possible options and a quick trawl of various websites and online information sources happen to reveal a blacklisting. The employee quite naturally casts those options out straight away – why would they risk presenting questionable options to their line manager? Remember the words in the definition: untrustworthy, suspicious etc.

“Well, the truth is a blacklisting can be most harmful particularly in the world of finance and business – a blacklist acts like a sanction or prohibition.”

This is one of the reasons blacklisting is so damaging. Another is, as many claim, the negative reputational impact. Well they are right, of course it damages reputation.

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The next time that busy employee is ever asked to consider such questions, they may well remember to avoid the builder or the domicile previously blacklisted. Why would they bother to check if things have changed recently – there are plenty of other options that are ‘undoubted’ (or at least not blacklisted)…why waste time shortlisting less than favourable candidates or risk producing poor options?

There are other reasons why blacklisting causes so much trouble and here are just a few: The Unexpected You were never warned or your authorities or government were never alerted to the issues and suddenly you appear on a blacklist. This is really tough because now you will appear to be reacting as though you had deliberately chosen not to react earlier!

If you were indeed warned and there are in fact issues to address, then you take the pain and get it right but otherwise – caught unfairly in a place you never wanted to occupy in the first instance, the sense of powerlessness and the inequitable can be overwhelming not to mention frustrating. On whose Authority? Who decided you or your group should be prohibited, excluded, shunned or otherwise blackballed? Was it a careless decision? Was there an unknown unrecognised motive for your being blacklisted? One has to question these matters when (for example) only one EU country blacklists your group while others with higher standards rate you as perfectly acceptable. After the Remedy Sometimes you or your group have been alerted to certain relevant and important issues

and you have sought proactively to resolve these matters with the engagement of the authority threatening to blacklist you. The changes you proffer are accepted and then swiftly actioned but the blacklist was “already at the printers” so to say. Well that’s pretty rotten? You would be surprised at the number and the variety of blacklistings drawn up today and a quick trawl online will yield a plethora. Maybe though, you shouldn’t be surprised: given a few moments of quiet, you might agree or admit to yourself that you have blacklists of your own? Restaurants you no longer frequent, hairdressers you won’t use and people you avoid? These people or groups might have disappointed you many years ago but despite massive change and improvement - they remain on your blacklist… Interesting isn’t it?

“You would be surprised at the number and the variety of black-listings drawn up today.”

Channel Islands Property Fund acquire oﬃce buildings at Liberty Wharf Two landmark buildings, Liberation House and Windward House, are to be acquired by the Channel Islands Property Fund. The specialist Channel Islands’ real estate investment company – which already owns offices in Seaton Place and on the Esplanade in Jersey, as well as Regency Court, Glategny Court and Carey House in Guernsey – is to acquire both properties together with 51 parking spaces. Liberation House, which measures more than 61,000 sq.ft. over six storeys, is let to a number of tenants. BDO is the sole tenant of Windward House measures 23,500 sq.ft. Jon Ravenscroft, Group Chief Executive of Ravenscroft, which acts as investment manager to the fund said: "These two properties are a great addition to the portfolio and, following their successful acquisition, the value of the assets in the fund will be evenly split between the two islands."

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IN THE CHAIR WITH... ...GORDON JENKINS Lumiere Wealth, an independent wealth management and advisory firm based at Castle Quay was launched in April 2015 by Managing Director Chris Byrne. Having already grown its team to 12 and following the recent acquisition of additional office space at its existing premises, the team is set to grow further in 2016. Gordon Jenkins has recently joined the team as an independent wealth manager and brings with him 30 years of financial services experience.

Where did you begin your career? I started work in financial services in 1986 for a home service company called Britannic Assurance. Home service companies had been operating for well over 100 years and there were many door to door insurance agents working for household names including Prudential, Liverpool Victoria, The Co-Op, Refuge and Britannic. It was a popular way to save for the future, take out life insurance, save a pension and protect a family, their home and car. It would involve going from door to door collecting premiums in cash, marking a premium receipt book and really getting to know your clients’ requirements and aspirations.

That sounds really old fashioned. Did it work? It was extremely successful. It gave people a reason, and the discipline, to save and for the agents, it was a great way to meet people. It was, and still is, a people business, but sadly with modern technology and working practises of larger companies, things have become quite impersonal. It might seem old-fashioned but I want to keep these client relationship

attributes at the forefront of my business dealings and always encourage open dialogue and communication.

What changed? With the advent of direct debits and standing orders, the increasing complexity of compliance, the evolution of the financial services market and costs of running this business model, home service went into decline and in 2001. Britannic made all their 2,500 home service agents redundant.

What did you do next? By September 2001, Britannic had pulled out of the Channel Islands and so a group of exemployees decided it would be appropriate and timely to set up Orbital Financial Advisers Ltd to provide continuity for hundreds of Britannic clients. We stepped in where Britannic left off but as independent advisers, we could talk about all providers and a whole range of products.

How was this received? Better than we could have expected. Clients knew we were experienced advisers and so were happy for us to look after all their savings and investments plans. We had always prided ourselves at Britannic with very high service levels and we continued this service-oriented ethos at Orbital. Clients were comforted to know that even through the two major downturns of 2001 and 20082009, we were there for them, helping them to get through the crises.

What led you to Lumiere Wealth? After running Orbital Financial Advisers for more than 14 years, and seeing incredible changes in all aspects of the industry, especially those of regulatory

Gordon Jenkins, Independent Wealth Manager requirements that are becoming more time consuming, the three directors decided we would like to focus more on client relationships and ultimately close Orbital. I had given a lot of thought as to where I would like to continue providing quality financial advice to my loyal clients so, when Lumiere Wealth approached me to be part of their highly experienced, professional, and friendly team, I was delighted to accept. For the time being, I am also going to remain a director of Orbital Financial Advisers Limited until all clients are comfortable with the new arrangements. The response from Orbital’s clients has so far been fantastic and all of them have

“It might seem old-fashioned but I want to keep these client relationship attributes at the forefront of my business dealings”

asked me to continue looking after their financial affairs in my new role.

Why did you feel that Lumiere Wealth was the right choice for you? Having worked with Chris Byrne during his time at Orbital Financial Advisers, I got to know him very well. He is someone who can be relied upon, is impeccable in his work ethic and business dealings, is hard working and focused and has very high standards. I knew that he would take these attributes and use these at Lumiere Wealth to lead from the top and set the bar at the highest level. Having accompanied Chris on appointments, he is incredibly client focused with a totally serviceoriented mind set, which really impressed me, as I have always adopted the same approach. This client focus is apparent across the

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The Busy Queen Bee RAPPORT Using the word R-A-P-P-O-R-T, I have created my own acronym to define what you need to do when you want to run a successful business. R - RELATIONSHIP Everything in life is a relationship. This begins with our relationship with ourselves. To live a peaceful, conscious life, we must begin within ourselves. Being content, fulfilled, feeling good about ourselves, our life has a major impact on our business and how we deal with people and relationships everyday. The average business loses around twenty percent of its customers annually simply by failing to attend to customer relationships. Powerful relationships don't just happen from one-time meetings at networking events, relationship marketing involves building deep networks strongly rooted in a bond or connection that is developed over time with other people. Amongst the most important connections are those with your referral sources, with prospects these referral sources bring you

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value for the end user. O - ORGANISED Being organised and maintaining an organised office, shop, desk, business will help you in innumerable ways, such as: * Increasing effectiveness, efficiency and productivity * Enhancing discipline, creativity and success * Attracting abundance * Improving mental clarity and focus * Reducing stress and helping you to feel more relaxed and peaceful * Giving space for new projects and creative endeavours to flourish R - RADIANT People will do business with you if you are sending out the right energy. That first impression you are giving of yourself needs to be one of radiance and warmth. You want to be a radiator... THE RADIATORS Have a positive attitude; they inspire us, encourage us, support us and help us to overcome obstacles. They are those we want to be around, those we feel good with. Why is that? One of the reasons is because they know how to listen. We feel good about ourselves and about the world when we’re in the company of radiators. Who are the radiators in your world? You’ll recognise them instantly because each time you spend time in their company you come away feeling great about yourself and the world. The drains Are those people who seem to have the ability to drag us down;

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International Anti-Money Laundering Community KYC360° Relaunches

Calling all freelancers and small business owners Talanton, Jersey’s newest and most exciting networking community launched a few months ago and already, the team are busy scheduling exciting events to support its growing membership base. Talanton is a growing network of individuals, solopreneurs, freelancers and micro businesses who are connecting together to develop opportunities and business. Talanton recognises that through collaboration and connectivity, opportunities spark. It offers members a central location to engage and clients an opportunity to post interim role and special projects for free.

Last month, marked the relaunch of KYC360°, an online resource platform for professionals in compliance, anti-money laundering, counter-corruption, counter-terrorism and risk management with tools to ensure they meet license critical standards in the face of increasingly complex global financial crime. The relaunched KYC360° features content from over one hundred of the world’s leading AML and

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C5 Alliance acquires Altius to expand services C5 Alliance Limited (C5) has acquired Altius Consulting (CI) Limited (Altius), a Jersey based company providing business intelligence and data solutions. As a wholly owned subsidiary of C5, Altius will continue trading under the Altius brand. As specialists in providing business insights with particular focus on business intelligence (BI), management intelligence and data, Altius will join forces with C5 Professional Services and Managed Services teams to expand on their existing services. Altius will continue to work in partnership with their UK group, which will enable C5 to export

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Members pay a monthly fee, which in return oﬀers many benefits that are exclusive to Talanton: • Evening networking socials each month to meet and engage with new members and find out what’s hot in Talanton and the latest developments in our members’ fields. • Small Business 101 talks once a month which offer value-added support from industry experts on a wide range of topical business subjects such as social media management, GST and other topics to help individuals run their own business. • Hot desk facilities available in a modern, central Jersey location that offer high-end facilities and a seven star concierge service. • Regular morning networking coffee pop ups in a central location for members not able to make our evening events, or even to those keen to connect with fellow members more often. • Access to interim, special project roles through a confidential online portal, where applications of interest are registered direct with the Client. Talanton spotted a niche in Jersey, to support freelancers, entrepreneurs and solopreneurs in being successful. It recognised the desire that many small business owners have to connect with other like-minded, similarly motivated business people. Equally it recognised that for many businesses, finding suitable candidates to fill interim roles and special projects was often a challenge when sourcing through traditional avenues of recruitment. “We recognise that the future of work is about choice, lifestyle, and purpose and we refer opportunities

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